UCL in the media
Meditation training can support wellbeing in older adults
Following an 18-month meditation programme can improve the wellbeing of older adults, finds a new randomised controlled trial by an international team co-led by Marco Schlosser and Dr Natalie Marchant (both UCL Psychiatry).
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New theory seeks to unite Einstein’s gravity with quantum mechanics
A radical theory has been developed by Professor Jonathan Oppenheim (UCL Physics & Astronomy) that consistently unifies gravity and quantum mechanics while preserving Einstein’s classical concept of spacetime.
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MPs hear from constitutional experts on whether the House of Lords should be scrapped
Professor Meg Russell (UCL Political Science) says only 20 of the 78 second chambers in countries around the world are directly elected, with 44 including some members who are not elected at all.
Will New York City introduce a congestion charge?
“In a prosperous city like London with a lot of business users, you would need a very high charge to get a long-term reduction in congestion,” says Professor David Metz (UCL Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering).
Why you shouldn't drink before going to bed
Drinking alcohol before bed can lead to waking up more frequently and feeling tired the next morning, according to Dr Melissa Oldham (UCL Behavioural Science & Health).
Has an Irish town found the secret to the good life?
Professor Daniel Miller (UCL Anthropology) discusses spending 16 months in the Irish town of Skerries - a place that features heavily in his new book, The Good Enough Life.
Education forum in Shenzhen discusses the future of learning
Speaking at the Yidan Education Forum 2023, Professor Carey Jewitt (IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society) said advanced technology such as AI will be fundamental in shaping the future of pedagogy.
Could AI that enables you to 'chat' with loved ones from beyond the grave help ease your grief?
Dr Jennifer Cearns (UCL Anthropology) comments on the possibility of people using Artificial Intelligence to appear at their own funerals and the ethical implications of this.
Are alloparents the solution to parenting?
Dr Emily Emmott, Dr Gul Deniz Salali (both UCL Anthropology) and Professor Pasco Fearon (UCL Psychology & Language Sciences) discuss the implications of alloparenting - when childcare is provided by individuals other than biological parents.
Covid inquiry: Matt Hancock denies lying during pandemic
After former Health Secretary Matt Hancock gave evidence at the Covid inquiry this week, Professor Christina Pagel (UCL Mathematics) said there was clearly a "toxic environment" in Downing Street during the pandemic, but that no one is taking responsibility for it.